Muzzle has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the open circular discharging end of a gun
2
forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
3
a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting
4
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
5
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
Verb
1
fit with a muzzle
"muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"
2
prevent from speaking out
"The press was gagged"
3
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
"The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
4
To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.
Example Sentences
"muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"
verb
"The press was gagged"
verb
"The burglars gagged the home owner and tied him to a chair"
verb
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